eCQM Archived Events

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This presentation will provide an overview of the steps for successful submission of Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) Category I files for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs.

Note: Proposed Rule comment period ended June 13, 2017

This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the proposals in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule, issued on April 14, 2017, related to electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) reporting requirements for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for hospitals and other Meaningful Use (MU) requirements under the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs. An overview will also be provided regarding how to submit formal comments to become a matter of record and receive response in the Final Rule.

This presentation will provide an overview of the changes to the 2017 QRDA Implementation Guide, including changes made from Calendar Year (CY) 2016 to CY 2017. The presentation will also provide an overview of updates to the Health Level Seven (HL7) base standard Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) Category I Implementation Guide.

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Question and Answer Session II –CY 2016 eCQM Reporting — 1 C.E.

Date: February 27, 2017Time(s): 3 pm ET

This presentation is the second of two sessions devoted to addressing submitter questions related to the mandatory electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) submission process for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for Calendar Year (CY) 2016.

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Question and Answer Session I –CY 2016 eCQM Reporting — 1 C.E.

Date: January 30, 2017Time(s): 2 p.m. ET

Description:

This presentation is the first of two sessions devoted to addressing submitter questions related to the mandatory electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) submission process for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for calendar year (CY) 2016.

2016

The session begins with a comprehensive review of the measure logic and value sets effective for the 2016 reporting year. The presenter will introduce changes to the measure specifications applicable for 2017 reporting, and discuss common questions and issues.

Speaker:

Anna Bentler, RN, MSNProject Director
The Joint Commission.

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The session begins with a comprehensive review of the measure logic and value sets effective for the 2016 reporting year. The presenter will introduce changes to the measure specifications applicable for 2017 reporting, and discuss common questions and issues.

Speaker:

Lisa Anderson
The Joint Commission

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The session begins with a comprehensive review of the measure logic and value sets effective for the 2016 reporting year. The presenter will introduce changes to the measure specifications applicable for 2017 reporting, and discuss common questions and issues.

Speaker:

Angela Flanagan, MSN, RN,CPHIMS
Lantana Consulting Group

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This presentation will provide an overview of several topics related to the mandatory electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) submission process for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for Calendar Year 2016.

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TJC:Pioneers in Quality Expert to Expert Series: eAMI-8a — 1 C.E.

Date: November 29, 2016Time(s): 12 p.m. ET

The Joint Commission added an Expert to Expert series as a part of the Pioneers in Quality program. This series supports your progression to electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) expertise by connecting you with eCQM developers in an “office hours” format

Speaker:

Lynn Perrine, RN
Lantana Consulting Group

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The Joint Commission added an Expert to Expert series as a part of the Pioneers in Quality program. This series supports your progression to electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) expertise by connecting you with eCQM developers in an “office hours” format.

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The Joint Commission added an Expert to Expert series as a part of the Pioneers in Quality program. This series supports your progression to electronic clinical quality measure (eCQM) expertise by connecting you with eCQM developers in an “office hours” format

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This demonstration will provide an overview of how to submit Quality Reporting Data Architecture (QRDA) Category I Files to successfully meet the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program and Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program requirements for CY 2016.

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This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule, as it relates to the alignment of the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program (IQR) and the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program for hospitals.

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Common Errors for QRDA Category I Test Files Session I — 1 C.E.

Date: July 25, 2016Time(s): 1 p.m. ET

This presentation will provide an overview of several topics related to the mandatory electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) submission process for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs for Calendar Year 2016.

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Preparation Checklist for CY 2016 eCQM Reporting — 1 C.E.

Date: June 9, 2016Time(s): 1 p.m. ET

This presentation outlines a preparation checklist to assist eligible hospitals and their vendors as they institute activities for the Calendar Year (CY) 2016 electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) Reporting requirements for the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Programs. The checklist outlines reporting requirements, identifies required specifications, and suggests activities to perform and resources to the review before submitting Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) – I test files to the CMS eCQM Receiving System. The Receiving System is now open and ready to receive test files

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QRDA-I File Creation for CY 2016 eCQM Reporting — 1 C.E.

Date: April 14, 2016Time(s): 1 p.m. ET

This presentation is intended for hospital staff who would like higher level information about how EHRs create Quality Reporting Data Architecture (QRDA) – I files, the standards for file creation, and tools available to support mandatory electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) reporting to the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) and EHR Incentive Program in Calendar Year (CY) 2016.

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PSVA Demonstration and eCQM Q&A Session — 1 C.E.

Date: March 10, 2016Time(s): 1 p.m. ET

This presentation will provide a live demonstration of the Pre-Submission Validation Application (PSVA) and then an open question and answer (Q&A) session focused on the eCQM program requirements for Calendar Year (CY) 2016.

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Provide participants with an overview of the Calendar Year (CY) 2016 electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) requirements for the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program and its alignment with the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program clinical quality measure requirement.

The purpose of this presentation is to provide eCQM data submitters and stakeholders with an overview of the Pre-Submission Validation Application (PSVA), including: how the tool is beneficial to those involved in the hospital quality reporting program; how the tool can be downloaded and utilized; and how resources related to the use of the PSVA can be located.

2015

This event will provide an overview of the 2016 electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) reporting requirements and deadlines, including changes that took place for the Quality Reporting Document Architecture (QRDA) Category I, Release 3, as well as changes incorporated into the CMS Implementation Guide for Quality Reporting Document Architecture Category I and Category III, Eligible Professional Programs and Hospital Quality Reporting (HQR) Supplementary Implementation Guide for 2016.

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eCQM: FY 2016 IPPS/LTCH Final Rule — 1.5 C.E.

Date: September 2, 2015Time(s): ET

This presentation will provide participants with details regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)/Long Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Final Rule and its impact on the Hospital Quality Reporting Programs.